Complete Installation - KitchenAid Architect II Series Owner's Manual

Complete Installation

Electronic Ignition System
Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Surface burners use electronic igniters in place of standing pilots.
When the cooktop control knob is turned to Lite, the system
creates a spark to light the burner. This sparking continues, as
long as the control knob is turned to Lite.
Check Operation of Surface Burners
Push in and turn the surface burners control knobs to LITE.
The surface burner flame should light within 4 seconds. The first
time a surface burner is lighted it may take longer than 4 seconds
to light because of air in the gas line.
Check the flame on Hi for a blue color. It should be clean and soft
in character. No yellow tip, blowing or lifting of flame should occur.
Occasional orange flashes are normal and reflect different
elements in the air or gas.
After verifying the proper burner operation, turn the control knobs
to OFF.
If burners do not light properly:
� Turn surface burner control knob to OFF.
� Check that the power supply cord is plugged in and the circuit
breaker has not tripped or the fuse blown.
� Check that the gas shut-off valves are set to the open position.
� Check that burner caps are properly positioned on
burnerbases.
Recheck operation of surface burners. If a burner does not light at
this point, contact your dealer or authorized service company for
assistance.
Check Flame Height
Adjust the height of surface burner flames. The surface burner low
flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1/4" (6.4 mm)
high.
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B.
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Low flame
High flame
If the low flame needs to be adjusted:
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
A. Adjustment screw in center of valve stem
1. Remove the control knob.
2. Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flatblade
screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the
control knob stem until the flame is the proper size. Turn the
screw clockwise to decrease the flame height or
counterclockwise to increase the flame height.
3. Replace the control knob.
4. Test the flame by turning the control from Lo to Hi, checking
the flame at each setting.
Power Failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
Do not use a grill or griddle accessory during a power failure, as
the vent fan will not operate.